Big Four-Big Law Alliance Could Spur More Partnerships

The new partnership between Deloitte and Epstein Becker Green’s employment law practice is a strong indicator that Big Four accountancies are evolving to become more enmeshed with law firms in the U.S., according to firm consultants.

The new arrangement will allow Deloitte Legal to introduce existing employment, labor and workforce clients to Epstein Becker Green as its “preferred provider” in the U.S., while the firm will refer existing clients to Deloitte for overseas legal work.

It’s the third “strategic alliance” announced in the last year between an American firm and a member of the Big Four, but it’s one that’s ...